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National Republican., 1887-05-13
a Grand Railroad Scheme.


One Of the grandest railroad schemes OF
the present time is outlined in n letter
written by Gen. Bingham, a leading lawyer
Of Washington, to the NATIONAL RepUBLI-
CAN Of that city. The letter embraces
nearly three columns of solid type In that
paper, and is accompanied by map cover
ing the proposed route, which Is nothing
less than double track railroad from
Washington city to Waco, Tex, through
the timber and mineral regions of the two
Virginias and Tennessee, via. Knoxville and
Nashville, aud the rich agricultural lands
of the southwest. Gen. Bingham Is very
enthusiastic over what he calls the ''grand
central double track railroad through the
finest scenery and most diversified resources
OF any railway route on the American con-
tinent." Gen. Bingham outlines a plan for
construction which he thinks will attract
the attention Of capitalists, as 1t proposes
to build the road almost with Its own bonds
1t is hardly worth while to say that Waco
is honored in being selected as the southern
terminus of great iron highway, reaching
the waters of the north Atlantic by the
most direct route and through an extent of
country capable Of the most wonderful
DEVELOPMENT.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
Crop Report for May.

The report Of the department Of agrlcul-
ture for May relates to the condition Of
winter grain, the progress of the proposed
cotton area already planted. 1t indicates a
decline in the condition of wheat Of 2 points
since April l, the general average for the
whole country being SO, against So for the
same date In 1886, 20 in 1885, and 9i In 1884,
Rye has suffered from the same conditions
which have injuriously affected wheat, but
on account of its harder nature the gen.
eral average is considerably higher, stand
ing at 90s against 92.0 on April 1, and 05.
at the same date in 1886.
The condition OF barley is low, the aver
age being SIS against 967 in Nay, 1856,
and SO In 1885.
The proportion of cotton already planted
amounts to more than four ffths OF the
proposed area, and Is slightly greater than
at the same date in any Of the preceding
five gears, but is little less than the pro-
portion returned by correspondents as the
average planting at that date. The pro.
portions by states are:
National Republican., 1887-05-13
The American shipping and Industrial
League,

The south Atlantic department OF the
American Shipping and Industrial League
has held meeting In Charleston, s. y.
This convention, after giving the reasons
why 1t should be done, adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolred, That this convention should urge
upon the Congress of the United States the
passage Of what is known as the tonnage
BILL" which provides that every vessel, sail or
steam, built and owned in the Uuited States,
trading with foreign ports, shall be allowed
so cents per ton for each 1000 miles sailed or
steamed for a period of twenty years, one'third
reduction of said rate to be made at the end
of the first ten years from the date the act of
Congress shall take effect, as the only means
of restoring American importance on the high
seas, reviving American commerce with for
eign nations, and establishing naval re-
serve.
Resolred, That this convention further urge
upon Congress the immediate provision for the
defense Of the great extent OF the coast OF the
United states.
Re{olrtd That this convention further urge
upon Congress the immediate provision for the
improvement of the rivers aud harbors of the
south Atlantic coast.
Col. Taft, president Of the Charleston
Cotton Exchange, spoke against the reso.
lutions, but the arguments In their favor
convinced him and he finally voted for their
adoption.
The Shipping League Is certainly "carry-
ing the war into Africa when 1t invades aud
captures Charleston, forcing it to favor a
subsidy for the purpose OF rebuilding the
American commercial navy.
The League is doing good work in the
right direction. Foreign trade eau only be
secured for Americans through ships built
and owned by Americans, and Mr.. Thurber,
president of the United States aud Brazil
ian Steamship Company, effectually dis
posed of the arguments made in Congress
bv Mr.. Poindexter Dunn and Others, who
want American ships built on the Clyde
and Mersey, Because, they claim, 1t can bt
done cheaper, when he said, In regird &c
the ships of their line "The first estimate
showed a difference OF about 10 per cent
in favor Of the British bailt ship, but, when
his company considered the better finish
more commodious arrangement, and par
ticularly the superiority OF American iror
at present, the strength OF the steamer, and
the fact that they had supervised 1t them
selves and knew the strength OF each sbip
he could emphatically say that he consld'
cred the best interest lay In American ship
building"
Mr.. Thurber Is one of the most extensive
and successful merchants of the world,
thorough business man, who does not ALLOW
sentiment to enter into business questions
and his opinions on this subject are worth
more than those of all the free trade doc
trinaires in England and America.
Success to the shipping league is the ear
nest wish Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
. 1t wants to see thousands Of America
workmen employed in building America,
ships, and 1t wants the one hundred ant
.ffty million dollars now annually paid u
foreign ship owners for transporting Amer
lean goods paid to American ship owners
and thus added to the wealth Of the coun
National Republican., 1887-05-13
1.-THE FortY.Niners.n

Saturday morning will see an assemblage
Of gentlemen, such as the world has rarely
witnessed. This will be the "forty y-ninersn
the men who crossed plain and mountain,
braved the ice fields Of the Antarctic seas,
or the fervld suns and fevers of the torrld
zone, and founded new empire on the
golden shores Of the Pacific.
A number Of them, possibly hundred
or more, who have come back from the set
ting toward the rising sun, will meet and
spend the day together. But what change
to them from the days when in the flush Of
youth, with high hopes and aspirations
they first ''crossed the Divide" or were
landed upon the beach at San Francisco
more than the life OF generation has
passed since then, yet these "gold hunters
these "Jasons" of the new world-are still
young enough to meet aud enjoy them
selves.
We wish them sun as bright as the
brightest that ever shone In the golden d Iys,
when youth aud hope were highest, an air
as balmy as the balmiest that ever blew over
the "islands OF the blest," aud that for this
day, at least the gold hunters may full the
tabled fountain OF youth b be reality.
National Republican., 1887-05-13

out making a satisfactory adjustment, the
debt question will be the burning one in
the next Virginia campaign. Are the
Democrats preparing for repudiation' Do
they want, as the action Of the senate
finance committee would indicate, to go
before the people Of Virginia practically re-
pudiatlng the debt9
The Virginia Republicans would, from
party standpoint, gladly accept this as an
issue. The Republicans believe in the hon
esty of the people, and are ready as a
party to stand for fair adjustment with
the states creditors.
But the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, asit has
said before, is not seeking party advantage
II is speaking for the interests Of Virginia.
1t wants to see the state once more pros
porous and rich. It believes these things
can only be attained after the adjustment
Of the debt. Hence its efforts in this mat.
National Republican., 1887-05-13

THE Presbyterian Observer, the organ OF
the Presbyterians Of the synods of Baltl-
more, Newcastle, and Washington, is now
owned and published by a stock company,
the president of which is William W.
Spence, president Of the Baltimore board
of trade. The incorporators include some
of the leading citizens of Baltimore. TAe
editors Of the Observer are the Rev. William
W. McKenney and Dr. Horace NJ. Simmons,
Of Baltimore, and the Rev. Teunis S.
Hamilton, pastor of the Church Of the
Covenant, Washington. A Washington
Office for the Observer has been opened in
the Walter building, zoos F street. Tue
OJsrrer is handsomely printed and well
edited, a portion of the editorial space
being given to the discussion Of matters Of
general interest.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
Gentlemen SoldIera.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: The ECca'
ing Star of to day contained the following ac-
count of an occurrence which took place dur
ing the formation OF the line ON Sixteenth
street, near II
"a scene Of disorder occurred between the
Washington Cuntinentals ana the Coroorau
Cadet Corps. The first intima,ion the bystand.
ers had of a difficulty was when they heard
shouting aud saw these companies partly
break ranks and the members rush at each
other. II was feared at FIRST that blood would
be shed, as the men had their bayonets drawn
and the fierce manner In which they attacked
each other justified the expectation. The oil
GERS acted IN a quick aud energetic m inuer,
and in few seconds the men were back IN
their places and resumed the march The
cause could not be learned"
Col. q. q. Kniiiin, ASSISTANT marsh Al, ordered
National Ri!les, who did not parade, which
was in the rear of the lst Company OF the
Union Veteran Corps. When wheeling into
line the Washington COntinentals crowded
themselves into the space between the Veteran
Corps and my command. The Corcoran Cadet
Corps could have retained their position In the
line had they been willing ~ make an ungen-
tlemanly struggle. l called on my men not
10 disgrace themselves and they did not do IL,
although the prOyocaton was great.
II Will be seen by the foregoing that the C0r-
ooran Cadet Corps were in the place assiyne
them, aud that The COntincntals were not
4. q. EDWARDS,
Capt Comd'g Corcoran Cadet Corps.
MAY y, 1887.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
PERSONALITIES.

REPRESENTATIVE LIBBEY, OF Virginia, is at
the Ebbltt.
CONGRESSMAN RANDALL has returned from
Philadelphia.
DENNIS +. DEALY, proprietor OF the Philaiel.
phia Chronicle-Herald, is Ia the city.
Dr. G. p. CULVER has decided to change his
residence from this city to Lincoln, Neb.
WM. II. CARTIER. son OF the late Chief Jus-
tlce Cartier, has decided TO his mlth3r all in
terest in his fathers estate outside the state Of
Kansas.
DR.. HORACE NJ, SIMMONS, one of the editors
Of the PresJytCriaH Ojserutr, called at the eii-
toral rooms of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, yes
terday.
Mss GERTIE CHRISTIAN, daughter of the
Hon. Joseph Christian, OF Richmond, Va, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs Prof Moptagpe, at
1914 Corcolan street.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
No Reputation.

The legislative creditors committees
are still considering the debt question in
Richmond. Virginia cannot permit repu
diation. The creditors should not endeayor
TO force 1t. An honest effort on the part
of,the committees will secure the creditors
what they are entitled TO-, ana save the
honor Of the state.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICANS graduated
interest plan Is fair for both parties. A
2-mill tax set aside by contract In the bond,
or better still by constitutional provision,
will pay the debt and the interest and not
burden the people, because that much of
the present I.mill rate can be spared from
the current expenses Of the state.
There ought to be no delay In securing
this adjustment. Every interest OF Viz.
ginia demands 1t. Capital in millions would
be invested in the state II this vexatious
and ever recurring debt question was taken
out of the hands OF politicians who use It as
foot ball to enable them to reach the goal
OF their ambition.
il the Virginia legislature adjourns With
National Republican., 1887-05-13
TempuS Fu6it.

In the rush of business such rs ours
time flies by with Iightning-like ra-
pidity. We are led to this remark be-
cause every Friday we have something
of interest to say to parents and guard
ians of boys, and here it is Friday again,
while IL doesn't seem to MS more than
forty eight hours since last Friday. We
must find time, however, TO draw your
attention to the great values to be found
in our boys clothing department to-
day and tomorrow.
BOYS sUITs-sHoRT PANTS.
Ages 4 to Il.
Tho best suits ever offered for $3.50.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
The greatest values for the sum OF So.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
The neatest designs in suits for S3 80.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Never such suits shown for 81.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits that can't be duplicated for $3.50.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits that can't be equaled for 80 per
cent more-$5.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits of wear r-rcsisting materials, SO.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits in elegant combinations, $3.50.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits of imported Cheviots, 81.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits of English Tweeds, $3.50.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits of foreign fabrics, large vari-
ETY., So.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits of Partisan make, so.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits superbly trimmed, of new aud
beautiful design, styles never before
exhibited in this country, SO.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits combining strength and beauty,
$12.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits that can't be found outside of
our house, $3.50.
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Suits beyond compare, absolutely un-
| approachable; the richest made, "our
| best" a combination of elegance, style,
durability, and perfect fitting quail
| ties, $15.
sARS AND COMPANY.
| More Shirt Waists than the combin ed
stocks of every house in the city-13c.
| to $1.75.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
An Ingenious Plan.

INOflOIK, va, NtWh,
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has an able
and ingenious plan for the settlement of
Virginia's debt. 1t is fair and reasonable
proposition, and we feel sure the state
would most cheerfully acquiesce in it. But,
alas, Old Shylock's consent is necessary to
a settlement, and his representatives have
just refused to accept much more liberal
proposition than that proposed by the Re
PUBLICAN. We would respectfully ask our
esteemed and distinguished contemporary
to look into the proposition submitted by
the state of Virginia to the bondholders'
commission, and answer US II the Old
Dominion did not come up to the mark
for an honest and honorable settlement.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
Choral society Concert.

The last concert of the season under tn,
auspices of the Choral so.Iety, will be given
to- night, at the Uniyersali.t Church, Thir.
teeuth ami J. streets northwest. The pr1.
gramme embraces choice selections, an
justifies the prediction that It win be acc ana
Bile throughout. one of the leading cards il
the boy soprano, Harry Brandon, who received
snCh an ovation Yesterday at the reception o.
Mrs, Secretary whitney,
National Republican., 1887-05-13
AUCTION SALEs:
EDUCATIONAL,
.1%EMGEHEA1v
BUSINESS COLLEGE.

In commodious halls, National Bank OF the
Republic Building, southwest corner seventh
and ID Streets Established In 1864. More than
Services of lis gIadustes aiways in demsnd'
Thorough instruction given in Rapid
Writing, the English Language, Correspond.
ence, Rapid Calculations, bookkeeping, Busi-
ness Practice, Commercial Law, Political
Economy, Stenography, and Type Whiting.
Regular day and night sessions; o a. m., o D. IN.
Illustrated circular sent free on application.
HENRY O. SPENCER, Principal,
MRS SARA A SPENCER. Vice Principal,
Telephone call 87l-2
National Republican., 1887-05-13

WE are in receipt Of the Enfield Progress,
paper just started at Enfield, N. g., by
the Hon. j. E. O'Hara, ex member of Con.
gress. The Progress in its first number
promises well, and Mr.. O'Hara has the
ability to make It one Of the leading papers
80 ha
National Republican., 1887-05-13

There is some complaint of slow germi-
nation and poor stand on account OF
drought at the time of planting in SON,
sections, but with favorable weather replant-
ing rapidly filling gaps.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
Justice woods Kosting Easy,

Associate Justice Woods's condition was
much better yesterday, Last night he wa
resting quite comfortably. No serious results
are expected 4 he continues To improve as he
has done for the past two days.
National Republican., 1887-05-13

co Wants. For Sale, For Rent, Lost and Found,
and Personal four lines or less, only % cents for
one insertion; 80 cents for three.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
FRIDAY. MAY 10
AunuaeInenta.

NATIoSAI-Kellar.
ALBAUGH's-"Lily OF Killarney"
EERSAN's-Australian Novelty Company.
BiJou-Uncle Toms Cabin.
THE MANASSAS AsPASoRAMA-1bth st. d Ohio az
National Republican., 1887-05-13
DRoposALs FOR SUPPLIES TO NAVAL
IL HOSPITAL.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Il nE MEnInINE ANn SIrnCEnN \.

BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY,
WAslIiNGToN. D. c., April 25, 1887.
Sealed proposals, indorsed Proposals for
o., will be received at the Bureau Of Medi-
cine and Surgery. Navy Department. Wash
ington, until WEDNESDAY, JUNE !, 1887,
for supplying rrovisons, groceries. &C., to the
Naval Hospital. Washington, ID. c., for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1885
Schedules of the articles, with information
as TO the Specifications, delivery. conditions,
forms of Offer. and probable quantity required,
can be obtsined on application TO the Medical
Officer In charge of Hospital.
No proposal will be considered unless there
is satisfactory evidence that the bidder Is n
regular dealer in the articles he proposes to
supply.
The right is reserved to reject any orall bids.
+. N. GUNNELL
+ Gra9 it Chief of Bureau.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
PROPOSALS,
DRoPosALS FOR CARPETS, CARPET
L LINING, &c.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
WAsuINGTON d. C. Nav II 1897

WASHINGTON, D. G., May II, 1851
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Department until 10 o'clock noon, SATUR.
DAY. MAY q. 1887, for furnishing 1850 yards
best body Brussels carpet, 5000 yards carpet
lining and for sewing aud laying said carpet,
for the new Pension Office Building. Depart
ment Of the Interior, during the fiscal year
ending June 81, 1887.
Blank forms OF proposals, showing the items
and estimated quantities required. together
with circular relating thereto, will be furnished
on application to this Department.
Proposals from others than established manu-
facturers Of or dealers in the articles required
will not be considered.
Proposals must be addressed to the Secretary
proposals for Carpets, Carpet Lining. Nc"
ii. l.. MULDROW.
my13fmw4t Acting Secretary.
DRoposALs FOR SUPPLIES TO NAVAL
National Republican., 1887-05-13

CUMMIT HOTEL. GAITHERsBURG, MD,
- will be open for the reception Of guests
Mayl. Board and room S25 to s35 per month.
Plenty OF milk and fruit. Table unsurpassed.
w: T. 'CRUMP, Prop, formerly steward Of the
White House. ap22'lmo
National Republican., 1887-05-13

WE were never so well prepared to meet the
wants Of trade. Our bidding Is filled with
seasonOble clothing, EIsEaAa BRos., 7Ih & E.
National Republican., 1887-05-13

EDwAFRPPGc q EpTEsgEP ~ EEPFoorrro,
Ian26m 1917 18th 81, N. w.
National Republican., 1887-05-13
SUMMER .RESORTs.

GUNNER HOME (LoCATED AT THE BASE
- of South Mountain) Will reopen for tho
reception of guests MAY l5. scenery and
healthfulness unsurpassed; superior accommo-
dations; fine table; twenty minutes ride from
railroad Address NJ. l.. HORNE, Burketts-
Vile Md my3. eO-3m
National Republican., 1887-05-13

ENIRST- GLASS TABLE BOARD-MEALS
10 served out at all hours on reasonable
terms. 800 18th ST. N. W., bet. L and i sts.
mYll-9t
National Republican., 1887-05-13
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
BOARDING..

TINHE BARTHOLDI, GIG + ST.-PARTIE3
l. here for the unveiling of Garfield Statue
with superior table board; northern homo
cooking. myl2-3t
National Republican., 1887-05-13
WANTED---HOUSES.
WASrEn---MrsoEI1AYEoUs,

NTANTED-I AM READY TO PAY THE
w highest cash price for second hand cloth
ing, watches, guns, pistols, &C.; also, furniture
stoves, carpets, feather beds. carpenters tools,
and all kinds OF household furniture. Address
v, Republican Office. Note by mail promptly
attended to. apS-1mo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
A Notable Marriage in ReidsviIIe.

Correspondence Of the Richmond DispaichJ
REIpsvu.IE, n. c., Nav 81. 1887.
Notwithstanding the heavy rain that was
falling nj that hour quite crowd assem-.
bled at the Episcopal church last night at
O'Clock to witness the nuptials OF Miss
Emme Smith, daughter OF Mr.. Sam. Smith,
one OF Reidsyille's most prominent mer-
chants. to Rev. Alhan Greaves, pastor OF
the Episcopal church Of this place. The
church was beautifully decorated. and
while Mrs. w. b. Wray skilfully
rendered the wedding march the party
approached the cbancel in the follow
ing order: MIR. Guy Smith with Miss
Kate McCargo, Mr.. j. Greaves with Miss
Annie Smith, Mr.. c. n. Evans with Miss
H. yaDBeDthuysen, Mr.. Ben. Sharpe with
Miss Wallace Galloway, Mr.. j. \. Craig
with Miss A. Scoffin, Mr.. Scott Fillman with
Miss Annie McCargo, Mr.. Il s. Gallaway
with Miss s. r. Caldwell, Mr.. j. NJ. Nc
Cargo with Miss Laura Johns.
Rev. Mr.. Lacy, OF Winston, perfoTme
the ceremony. Alter the marriage the
party assembled at the residence OF the
brides father, where pleasant reception
and elegant supper was given. The large
number Of handsome presents that were
tasteiully displayed at the house was an
evidence Of the popularity Of the young
couple, who left on the IL O'Clock northern
train for a two.weeks' tour. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
PRETTY OXFORD.
SHr HIsrosIc TOWN. RISING rRox TEE
AsHIs.
Rseupersting from the Late Destructive
firs-Buildings Going Up-Remark-
able Enterprise and Energy.


ICosrespondence Of the Richmond pispssch.l
OXFORD, N. c., MAY %, 1887.
On the 18th Of March last over q bali OF
the beautiful and historic town OF Oxford,
N. G., Law an nnsightly heap Of ashes. Sui.
fcient business buildings were not lett to
supply the merchants who had been burned
ont, and private residences had TO be pressed
into service. The amount OF property de-
ssroyed was estimated at 100000, with
eS0,ooo insurance.
To-day. two months and ten days since
bali Of the town was smoking wreck,
what do we seer
Colonel r. J. Mitchell has erected a
brick block OF three large stores; U. S.
Usry has built one, and Mr.. John johnson
u progressing rapidly with two stores and
an elegant brick tobacco-warehouse Mr..
Lee II. Currin, one OF our largest tobacco
buyers, is building the largest prise-house
In the state.
DR.. II. &. Herndon, president Of the
Bank Of Oxford, has bought OF w. g..
Herudon, OF Atlanta. bis interest In the
town lots formerly owned by then jointly.
and has closed two contracts for brick
blocks. One win occupy the vacant cor
ser opposite the courthouse, and will con-
tain four stores. The other block will o.
cupy the corner upon which stood the
Hunt stores, and will contain FIVE large
stores. The workmanship Of both blocks
Is 20 be OF the best character, aud the
buildings are 10 be finished 10 fine taste.
John Bullock is building a. large brick
warehouse on the spot where his framed
one was burned. This will give Oxford
four brick warehouses aud two framed
ones. W. J. & II. Stern are laying the
foundation for two stores. Captain X. V.
Minor is preparing 10 build brick block
OF four stores. The Meadows Tobacco
Company are eplarging their factory. The
Cooper Tobacco Company have found 1t
necessary 10 secure more storage room.
Mr.. Thomas White, Jr., has closed a con.
tract with Ellington, Royster x Co., OF
New York, for putting up On elegant brick
residence on Main street. Such is the pro.
gress our town has made in these two
months. when the whole country is cry
ing hard times. DE V.